Grenache is king in Calatayud’s high-altitude vineyards. This Evodia Grenache is from grapes picked at 2,400-3,000 feet and grown in slate soils. A modest statement on the label states, “Grenache this great usually goes for twice the price.”
Aroma: Big fat almost overripe strawberries, some raspberry and black cherry.
Palate: One of those red wines where tannin feel increases slowly just when your opinion is that it is a low tannin wine. The tannins are just at the moderate level with some white pepper on the fringes. Cassis and strawberry with a slight abrasive nature held in check by black cherry dominance. You can describe the moderately long finish as hot or peppery. I will go with peppery although the alcohol is at 14.5%.
Personality: Questionable about the label saying I am half the price of an equivalent Grenache. I am good but…… I have a certain “thin elegance” perhaps because the cooler growing season made me less dense than usual.
Food Match: Pulpo a la Gallega.
Cellarbility: Drink by 2026-year end.
Price: $17 CDN (Ontario).
RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 89/100. Luis Gutiérrez 91 plus.
(San Alejandro Evodia 2021, D.O. Calatayud, Bodegas San Alejandro, Miedes, Spain, 750 mL,14.5%).
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